Lydel Wright, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has an extensive background working across the health care continuum in roles that range from hands-on clinical practice to executive leadership. As a health care influencer, he promotes discussions on key industry trends and challenges, and has help craft health care policies as a member of the Florida Board of Nursing. In his advisory role for the Horatio Alger Association, he developed the first venture accelerator, and through his nonprofit, The EmPACT Foundation, he champions STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) and creates opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Lydel earned his BSN and MSN degrees at the University of Texas, Arlington and he is currently finishing his doctoral degree in business administration. He was a Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellow, and was recently inducted into the National Academies of Practice.
